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Newspaper
Fayette Reporter
Location
Fayette, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
6
The clipping reports Mrs Jennings nursing a lame toe after stepping on a nail, under Dr Epena ter care, with visits from Mrs Busia Shaffer of Decora. It covers local travel by the Jennings and Whittenhaugh families, school events, church services, and community updates including a scholarship winner and plans for WCTU meetings.
A fragmentary recipe notes canning beans with fine cutting and boiling, adding vinegar to hot contents, and using a stocking leg as a seal. It mentions blanching greens and beets, with hints on preserving color and flavor for winter, in a dated home craft voice.
The piece contrasts Bryan and Roosevelt at Baltimore and Chicago, accusing Roosevelt of manipulating delegates and moneyed backing to force a nomination. It argues Bryan sought a progressive platform while Roosevelt pursued self over cause, claiming fraud and coercion aimed at controlling the Republican convention.
In a sharp contrast to Bryan’s patriotism, Roosevelt dominates the Baltimore Democratic convention with loud demands and no clear platform. He pressures delegates, withholds facts on Taft, and seeks a third term, while offering little about progressive principles or a united plan.
The text argues rail wrecks show signaling gaps and calls for automatic electric signals. It highlights 932 deaths last year and cites government inquiry. Clint L Hopps of Waterloo proposes a signaling and automatic stop system connected to air brakes to standardize indications and reduce human error.
The article notes the 1912 wars fading as the 1913 autos advance, with automobiles now dominating the advertising columns. It emphasizes the shift in public interest toward new motor vehicles and the changing pace of the era.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Buylt Now Chamberlains Colle Cuotera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Rickert Davis to prepare for potential emergencies before summer. The ad emphasizes preparedness and availability.
The Amvert Home meeting at the Baystte House Tuesday evening elected Ad. Box president for the coming year F. KH Finch vice president L. L. Cole secretary and Q. R. Carpenter treasurer. Committees were appointed with Claxton Brown Denniston Amusements groups and Chittenden as chair. August 22 fixed as the duty. Officers instructed to secure a Speaker and adjourned until Friday evening.
Nolan Broad, an exterminator, markets a one year pest control plan for homes, barns, stock, and poultry. The pitch covers insects including bedbugs and mites, promising comprehensive treatment and long term results.
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